MLK Back to School Festival -

The MLK Back to School Festival is an annual event for students of all ages and their families to receive free backpacks, school supplies, and other essential items for the new school year.

The 2023 Back to School Festival will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Please stay tuned for additional information!

Donate

If you are interested in donating supplies, please deliver them to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..

For more information, contact us at 214-670-8418.

Suggested Items:

Clear or mesh backpacks
Notebook paper
Construction/Manila Paper
Binders
Dividers
2 pocket folders with prongs
Spiral notebooks
Index cards
Pencils
Pens
Colored pencils
Colored markers
Dry erase markers
Rulers
Scissors
Pencil bag or box
Erasers
Glue/Gluesticks
Kleenex
Headphones
Informational resources
Giveaways with your logo
Household cleaning supplies (Soap, Wipes, Detergent, Disinfectant, paper towels, etc.)
Socks
Underwear

Community Partners

Opportunities are available for Community Partners to register and participate at no cost. Community Partners will receive one (1) table and two (2) chairs, and are encouraged to bring a canopy or tent. Items for distribution must pre-packaged to be placed in trunks as cars drive by. You must provide an estimated 1000 items to participate.

If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner, please contact us at 214-670-8418.